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Graduate Apprenticeship is fresh challenge for high performer Ffion
Ffion Edwards has overcome serious health challenges to shine in her Graduate Apprenticeship with Barclays.
ScottishPower energised by a more diverse workforce inspired by apprentices
Apprenticeships that open new doors for people with learning disabilities and females aspiring to work in the energy sector has provided ScottishPower with value beyond measure.
Sports-loving Pippa kicks off her career with apprenticeship
Sports-loving Pippa Van Wees is following her passion through her apprenticeship with Angus Council's Active Schools.
Shaun powered team of apprentices to cut costs and carbon footprint at sawmill
Former Modern Apprentice Shaun MacLeod is helping his employer BSW Timber chop its carbon footprint and potentially save tens of thousands of pounds as it aims to hit net zero.
SSE apprentices inspired by COP26 will lead on the road to net zero
SSE has been energised by COP26 as its apprentices bring new ideas, skills and innovative thinking to help the company reach its net zero goal by 2050.
Jennifer sets her career fizzing with Coca Cola apprenticeship
As an engineering Modern Apprentice, Jennifer Kolonko, is the first female engineer at the Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) site in East Kilbride.
Chef apprentice Shaun serves up more sales for employer
An apprenticeship has helped a Fife chef increase his confidence and boosted the bottom line for his employer.
Apprenticeships give Pointer new direction as it diversifies in 50th year
Glasgow-based firm Pointer Ltd has invested in additional support for apprentices to help diversify its business and secure skills for its future.
Aidan turns apprentices into high flyers
Ayrshire’s Aidan McIntyre draws on his passion and experience to go above and beyond to support GE Aviation Caledonian's young apprentice engineers.
Apprenticeships take centre stage for ambassador Mark
Mark Gullan decided against a career in drama to begin an apprenticeship that has set the stage for success.